I started doing radio news at KOWB in Laramie in September 2015, and I was brought up to Casper in late November 2016. I’ve had the good fortune of working for people who have taken the time to help me become a better reporter – pretty lucky for a guy who had no previous experience. I was born in Boise, Idaho, and I grew up in a suburb on the north end of the Treasure Valley. I played football for most of my childhood, spent a whole lot of time in the mountains, and found myself learning how to play drums in my late teens. I’ve lived in Laramie since 2010, where I met the woman who would become my fiancé. She is just about done with law school at the University of Wyoming. I drive to Laramie just about every weekend so I can spend time with her and our rabbit. Drumming turned out to be my passion. I found it by accident after I got hurt during football practice ahead of the 2007 season, when I was a junior in high school. The injury was serious enough that I had to lay in bed for a month, then miss the entire football season. So, needing something else to do, I spent some money I had made mowing lawns on a drum kit. I’m currently playing in four bands, which seems to be the right number. When I’m not covering the news or hanging out with the rabbit, you can usually find me behind the drums.
Nick Learned
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Southern Wyoming Rollover Crash
The crash occurred on Wyoming 414 near milepost 113 shortly before 6:50 p.m. Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory: 3-6 Inches of Snow Expected in Casper
Slick roads are expected, with hazardous travel conditions likely impacting the Thursday morning commute.
Number of Reported Wyoming Coronavirus Cases Rises to 82
There are 13 cases in Teton County.
Governor Urges Wyomingites to Stay Home to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
By pitching in voluntarily, stricter controls on movement might be avoided, the governor said.
Casper ANB Bank Offers 3-Month Mortgage Deferrals Amid Pandemic
Customers interested in taking advantage of the offer must consent to the arrangement, so they'll have to get in touch with the bank and accept it by April 30.
Town of Mills to Forgive Some Water Bills for up to 2 Months
Wyoming had 19 reported cases of the virus, with nine of those in Lander, as of Friday.
Breaking News: Wyoming Governor Orders Public Spaces Closed
The closure order extends through April 3.
Breaking News: Many Natrona County Establishments to Close
The proposed order is pending approval from the state.
Wyoming’s Newest COVID-19 Case Identified in Teton County
The Wyoming Department of Health will lead the investigation into the man's contacts.
NWS: 2-4 Inches of Snow in Casper, 5-7 for Casper Mountain
The advisory covers most of Natrona County and is in effect from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Wyoming; State Total Now 15
Further information about the new Laramie County and Park County cases was not immediately available.
NWS: 1-3 Inches of Snow for Casper, 3-6 Possible on Casper Mountain
Roads could become slick, particularly US 20-26 west of Casper, I-25 north to Smokey Gap and Casper Mountain Road.